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Posted on 07/02/2025 9:12:47 AM PDT by DFG
DEARBORN, MI — The Ford Motor Company made history once again with its recent debut of the world's first autonomous car to leave the factory and drive straight to the shop for repairs.
According to upper-level Ford executives, the fully self-driving car is the first of its kind to be able to make a direct bee-line from the assembly line to the nearest mechanic shop.
"This is really exciting, groundbreaking stuff," said Jameson Lloyd, who directs Ford's autonomous vehicles program. "No one else has ever been able to craft a car so self-aware that it can roll directly from the factory to the nearest repair shop, where all our cars belong. It's a huge step forward for Ford — this car will automatically detect all the mechanical problems that arise as soon as it leaves the lot and immediately head into the shop for repairs."
Consumers say they are excited to test the car's capabilities.
"It's always been a huge hassle for me to pick up a brand new Ford and drive it to the nearest shop myself," said Bob Bunsen, a longtime Ford enthusiast. "This thing will save me so much time by just going straight from the production line to get repaired all by itself. I can't wait."
At publishing time, Ford had released a software update for the car which saved even more time by driving to the dump instead of a repair shop.
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Found On Road Dead
Perfect!
If it is still capable of driving itself to the shop rather than calling for a tow, the Ford isn’t trying hard enough.
Read a couple lines....then checked....Looks like I got stung..
Ford, the same country that sued its government for war reparations over damage done to its factories in Germany by allied bombing.
Saw a real article this AM (not the B). Auto dealers mystified as used vehicle continue to increase in value. They attributed it to the cost of new vehicles.
BS I say. The real reason is few want a rolling battery pack or an underpowered 4. My wife bought a CRV Honda because of those she tested rode, it had the best, admittedly 1955 era acceleration. Loved her Camry 6cyl but unfortunately it had to go to her daughter who had no transportation. She pines for that car back.
Oh that’s good.
Fiarly sure it was stellantis that did that.
wait. theirs broke down on the way.
Ford has worked hard for that reputation, and The Bee takes the credit!
You’ll catch this one...
Harsh!
F**cked On Race Day
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